Welcome to the Thanksgiving Week online worship service at Internet Church Of Christ. This is a good place to worship our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. You are invited and are welcome here at any time, Thanksgiving or not. Blessings to you in Jesus Christ our Lord.

Come, ye thankful people, come; Raise the song of Harvest-home. All be safely gathered in Ere the winter storms begin; God, our Maker, doth provide For our wants to be supplied, Come to God's own temple, come; Raise the song of Harvest-home.

All the world is God's own field, Fruit unto His praise to yield; Wheat and tares together sown, Unto joy or sorrow grown; First the blade and then the ear, Then the full corn shall appear. Lord of harvest, grant that we Wholesome grain and pure may be.

For the Lord, our God, shall come And shall take His harvest home; From His field shall in that day All offences purge away; Give His angels charge at last In the fire the tares to cast, But the fruitful ears to store In His garner evermore.

Let's pray together now, to welcome the Lord to join us openly as we worship Him.

O Lord, we come in thankfulness today, To praise You for the blessings You bestow. We gather in Your name to give our thanks For all the many gifts You do provide. Please be with us and join us here today, And let us know Your presence in our midst. In Jesus' holy name we pray, Amen.

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen.

Source: Book Of Common Prayer, based on Matthew 6:9-13

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"For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you: But if ye forgive not men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses." (Matthew 6:14-15 KJV)

(Read while listening)By the President of the United States of America. a Proclamation.

Whereas it is the duty of all Nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey his will, to be grateful for his benefits, and humbly to implore his protection and favor--and whereas both Houses of Congress have by their joint Committee requested me "to recommend to the People of the United States a day of public thanksgiving and prayer to be observed by acknowledging with grateful hearts the many signal favors of Almighty God especially by affording them an opportunity peaceably to establish a form of government for their safety and happiness."

Now therefore I do recommend and assign Thursday the 26th day of November next to be devoted by the People of these States to the service of that great and glorious Being, who is the beneficent Author of all the good that was, that is, or that will be--That we may then all unite in rendering unto him our sincere and humble thanks--for his kind care and protection of the People of this Country previous to their becoming a Nation--for the signal and manifold mercies, and the favorable interpositions of his Providence which we experienced in the tranquillity, union, and plenty, which we have since enjoyed--for the peaceable and rational manner, in which we have been enabled to establish constitutions of government for our safety and happiness, and particularly the national One now lately instituted--for the civil and religious liberty with which we are blessed; and the means we have of acquiring and diffusing useful knowledge; and in general for all the great and various favors which he hath been pleased to confer upon us.

and also that we may then unite in most humbly offering our prayers and supplications to the great Lord and Ruler of Nations and beseech him to pardon our national and other transgressions--to enable us all, whether in public or private stations, to perform our several and relative duties properly and punctually--to render our national government a blessing to all the people, by constantly being a Government of wise, just, and constitutional laws, discreetly and faithfully executed and obeyed--to protect and guide all Sovereigns and Nations (especially such as have shewn kindness onto us) and to bless them with good government, peace, and concord--To promote the knowledge and practice of true religion and virtue, and the encrease of science among them and us--and generally to grant unto all Mankind such a degree of temporal prosperity as he alone knows to be best.

Given under my hand at the City of New-York the third day of October in the year of our Lord 1789.

The Mayflower Compact - 1620Mayflower Compact 1620Agreement Between the Settlers at New Plymouth : 1620IN THE NAME OF GOD, AMEN. We, whose names are underwritten, the Loyal Subjects of our dread Sovereign Lord King James, by the Grace of God, of Great Britain, France, and Ireland, King, Defender of the Faith, &c. Having undertaken for the Glory of God, and Advancement of the Christian Faith, and the Honour of our King and Country, a Voyage to plant the first Colony in the northern Parts of Virginia; Do by these Presents, solemnly and mutually, in the Presence of God and one another, covenant and combine ourselves together into a civil Body Politick, for our better Ordering and Preservation, and Furtherance of the Ends aforesaid: And by Virtue hereof do enact, constitute, and frame, such just and equal Laws, Ordinances, Acts, Constitutions, and Officers, from time to time, as shall be thought most meet and convenient for the general Good of the Colony; unto which we promise all due Submission and Obedience. IN WITNESS whereof we have hereunto subscribed our names at Cape-Cod the eleventh of November, in the Reign of our Sovereign Lord King James, of England, France, and Ireland, the eighteenth, and of Scotland the fifty-fourth, Anno Domini; 1620.

From pestilence, fire, flood, and sword We have been spared by thy decree, And now with humble hearts, O Lord, We come to pay our thanks to thee.

We feel that had our merits been The measure of thy gifts to us, We erring children, born of sin, Might not now be rejoicing thus.

No deed of ours hath brought us grace; When thou were nigh our sight was dull, We hid in trembling from thy face, But thou, O God, wert merciful.

Thy mighty hand o'er all the land Hath still been open to bestow Those blessings which our wants demand From heaven, whence all blessings flow.

Thou hast, with ever watchful eye, Looked down on us with holy care, And from thy storehouse in the sky Hast scattered plenty everywhere.

Then lift we up our songs of praise To thee, O Father, good and kind; To thee we consecrate our days; Be thine the temple of each mind.

With incense sweet our thanks ascend; Before thy works our powers pall; Though we should strive years without end, We could not thank thee for them all.

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14 For this cause I bow my knees unto the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, 15 Of whom the whole family in heaven and earth is named, 16 That he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man; 17 That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye, being rooted and grounded in love, 18 May be able to comprehend with all saints what is the breadth, and length, and depth, and height; 19 And to know the love of Christ, which passeth knowledge, that ye might be filled with all the fulness of God. 20 Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us, 21 Unto him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. Amen.

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This worship service is now completed. Go in peace.Rev. Bill McGinnis

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First, please read the prayer quickly, scanning it to see if you want this prayer said for you or not. If you do want it said for you, then come back and read it again, at the speed of a speaking voice.

As you read, try to hear my voice actually saying this prayer for you. Perhaps you should first say your own prayer, something like this:

"Lord, please hear this prayer for me. Amen." Then read my prayer. You may repeat this process whenever you want.

NOTE: You should use this prayer only if you are prepared for evil spirits to be cast out from you, and for the Lord to be invited in, to stay. If evil spirits are cast out and the Lord is not in you, then the evil spirits may return, worse than before.

Casting Out

O Foul and Evil Spirits, hear my voice!Know ye that I am working for the Lord!You may no longer dwell within this house.The Lord is coming here, you cannot stay.His holy brightness blinds you with its light.His mighty hand will cast you far away.

So now, be gone and never do return!

I plead the blood of Jesus; now be gone!The holy blood of Jesus; now be gone!

The fragrant breath of springtime fills the air.The house is empty of unwanted guests.

O Lord, I pray that you will enter now.I pray that you will always dwell within.

O Lord, we come together in Your name,And as You promised, we know You are here.AND SO WE WELCOME YOU WITH OPEN ARMS,AND PRAY THAT YOU FIND PLEASURE HERE WITH US,AS WE, YOUR LOVING CHILDREN WORSHIP YOU.

We now invite You to reveal Yourself,And share with us Your presence, openly,

FOR YOU ARE EVERYTHING THAT WE DESIRE,AND EVERYTHING WE HAVE, WE GIVE TO YOU.

WelcomeWelcome to the online worship service at Internet Church Of Christ. Here is a good place to worship our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. You are invited and are welcome at any time. Blessings to you in Him.

Opening Song"He Leadeth Me"

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Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen.

Source: Book Of Common Prayer, based on Matthew 6:9-13

You can hear the Lord's Prayer on an MP3 file by clicking on internetchurchofchrist.org/binaries/lordsprayer2.mp3. This MP3 file, and the text on which it is based, are in the Public Domain, free for all people to use without restriction. As always, permission is granted to link to any of our files.

I believe in God, the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth: And in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord; Who was conceived by the Holy Spirit; Born of the Virgin Mary, Suffered under Pontius Pilate, Was crucified, dead, and buried; He descended into hell; The third day he rose again from the dead; He ascended into heaven And sitteth at the right hand of God the Father Almighty; From thence He shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit; The holy catholic church; * The communion of saints; The forgiveness of sins; The resurrection of the body; And the life everlasting.

Amen.

* Note: "catholic church" here means the entire body of believers in Christ, not just one particular church.

Biblical quotations are taken from the authoritative King James Version (KJV) of the Bible.

Jesus Teaches Us Always To Seek The Truth

"And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." ( John 8:32 KJV)

We may have strong feelings and beliefs about our religion, but some of our feelings and beliefs might not be true. Jesus teaches us to seek the truth, no matter where it leads.

Christians Search The Bible For Moral Truth And Guidance

The Bible is the inspired written Word of God, sufficient to guide all human action, for all people, at all times. Although its Source is infallible, the Bible itself is not perfectly infallible because fallible humans have introduced human error into it. Also, the Bible cannot always be understood literally, because it contains figures of speech which are never intended to be taken literally. Nevertheless, the Bible is the highest written authority in all matters which it discusses. And if it is properly understood and properly applied, it is a sufficient moral guide for all human action.

"All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:

"That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works." (2 Timothy 3:16-17 KJV)

Nevertheless, some Scriptures in the Bible are more important to us than others. Some Scriptures should be the bedrock foundation for us, and others should be the ornaments on the roof.These Scriptures below are my "Bedrock Scriptures," and I commend them now to you . . .

Bedrock ScripturesBuild Your Faith On TheseIf you memorize these scriptures, and understand them, and make them a constant part of your life, you will never go far wrong.Each of these Scriptures leads to a clear conclusion, which is printed immediately below the Scripture itself.

Genesis 1:1"In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth." Therefore, everything belongs to God.

Colossians 1:16"For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him:" Everything whatsoever that has ever existed, in any form, material or non-material, was created by God.

Psalms 24:1"The earth is the LORD's, and the fulness thereof; the world, and they that dwell therein." Everything on or in the earth belongs to God.

Genesis 1:28"And God blessed them, and God said unto them, Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth, and subdue it: and have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over every living thing that moveth upon the earth." God placed mankind in charge of the earth, as His manager of it. He wants us to fill it up with people and exercise control over it.

Revelation 4:11"Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honour and power: for thou hast created all things, and for thy pleasure they are and were created." The purpose of all things -- including every human life -- is to give pleasure to God.

Psalms 149:4"For the Lord taketh pleasure in his people: he will beautify the meek with salvation." God takes pleasure in His people, those who humbly love Him.

James 4:8a"Draw nigh (near) to God, and he will draw nigh (near) to you."God wants us to seek Him, and when we do, He responds bymoving closer to us.

Psalms 23:6"Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever." We, who love Him, will live with Him forever.

1 Corinthians 13:12"For now we see through a glass, darkly; but then face to face: now I know in part; but then shall I know even as also I am known." It is impossible for us to know certain things at this time. But later, we will understand everything clearly.

Matthew 22:37-40"Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. This is the first and great commandment. And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets." Love God and love your neighbor, which means everybody. This is the essence of the way He wants us to live.

Galatians 5:14"For all the law is fulfilled in one word, even in this; Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself." Love for others fulfills all of God's law.

Matthew 6:14-15"For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you: But if ye forgive not men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses." If you will not forgive other people, God will not forgive you.

Romans 14:12"So then every one of us shall give account of himself to God." After we die, each of us will have to give an account of our life to God, to be judged by Him . . .

Romans 2:6"Who will render to every man according to his deeds:" And God will reward each of us according to what we have done.

John 3:16"For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Everyone who relies completely on Jesus will not perish at death, but will live forever.

Matthew 28:18-20"And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world. Amen" Jesus now has been given all power in heaven and in earth; and He wants His followers to recruit more followers for Him.

John 8:32"And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." Therefore, we should always seek the truth, avoiding the bondage of deception.

Matthew 5:44-45"But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you; That ye may be the children of your Father which is in heaven: for he maketh his sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and sendeth rain on the just and on the unjust." Love all people, even your enemies.

Matthew 7:7"Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you:" Seek the Lord sincerely and diligently, and He will give you everything you need.

Philippians 4:6"Be careful (anxious) for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God."Be anxious for nothing; ask God prayerfully for whatever you desire.

John 10:10"The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly." Jesus came to give us life, not to take it from us.

Matthew 7:12"Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law and the prophets." Treat others as you would like to be treated, for this is what God wants us to do.

Galatians 6:7"Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap." What you do comes back to you.

Romans 8:28"And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose." Everything works together for our own good, if we love God.

John 14:16"And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever;" The Holy Spirit comforts us, and He lives with us forever.

John 14:26"But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you." The Holy Spirit will teach us personally, and will also help us to recall the teachings of Jesus we have previously learned.

John 10:27"My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me:" If we belong to Jesus, we can hear His voice and we can follow Him.

Romans 12:18"If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men." Try as much as possible to live at peace with all people.

Romans 13:7-8"Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honour to whom honour. Owe no man any thing, but to love one another: for he that loveth another hath fulfilled the law." Give other people whatever they are justly entitled to receive from you. If you love all other people, you have fulfilled God's law.

Philippians 4:8"Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things."Keep your mind on good things, not bad things.

Job 14:1"Man that is born of a woman is of few days and full of trouble.We humans live a brief life on earth, filled with many troubles . . .

Revelation 21:4And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away. But everything will work out well for us, in the end.

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Source: Holy Bible, King James Version (KJV)

Prayer For YouFor The Special Thing You WantNOTE: When you read this prayer, try to imagine hearing my voice as I speakit to you. In this way, the prayer is reactivated, and it is the sameas if I were actually praying for you at that moment.(Just like television prayers are reactivated when you watchthem, although the videotape may have been shot years before.)

Perhaps there is a special thing you want, A something you have had to do without, And you are waiting for it to arrive.

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I pray you will receive what you desire; I pray it comes to you this very day; I pray that it brings happiness to you. I pray you keep it long as you may like. In Jesus' name I pray for you, Amen.

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I pray the Lord that He will lead your path Away from the temptations all around. I pray that when temptation lingers near, The Lord will lead you not into its reach. But if temptation grabs you as you pass, I pray the Lord that you will struggle free. In Jesus' holy name I pray, Amen.

Blessings to you in Jesus Christ our Lord.This chapel service is now complete.

"Dear Lord: Please put the right thoughts in my mind, words in my mouth, and actions in my hands and feet, that I might please You best today. In Jesus' name I pray, Amen."

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PRAYER TO UNITE THE VIEWERS OF THIS PAGE

Dear Lord, please let the viewers of this page Unite with You this moment, at one time. And let our worship please You, here and now. In Jesus' holy name we pray, Amen.

O Lord, we come together in Your name,And as You promised, we know You are here.AND SO WE WELCOME YOU WITH OPEN ARMS,AND PRAY THAT YOU FIND PLEASURE HERE WITH US,AS WE, YOUR LOVING CHILDREN WORSHIP YOU.

We now invite You to reveal Yourself,And share with us Your presence, openly,

FOR YOU ARE EVERYTHING THAT WE DESIRE,AND EVERYTHING WE HAVE, WE GIVE TO YOU.

Welcome to the online worship service at Internet Church Of Christ. Here is a good place to worship our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. You are invited and are welcome at any time. Blessings to you in Him.

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen.

Source: Book Of Common Prayer, based on Matthew 6:9-13

You can hear the Lord's Prayer on an MP3 file by clicking on internetchurchofchrist.org/binaries/lordsprayer2.mp3. This MP3 file, and the text on which it is based, are in the Public Domain, free for all people to use without restriction. As always, permission is granted to link to any of our files.

I believe in God, the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth: And in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord; Who was conceived by the Holy Spirit; Born of the Virgin Mary, Suffered under Pontius Pilate, Was crucified, dead, and buried; He descended into hell; The third day he rose again from the dead; He ascended into heaven And sitteth at the right hand of God the Father Almighty; From thence He shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit; The holy catholic church; * The communion of saints; The forgiveness of sins; The resurrection of the body; And the life everlasting.

Amen.

* Note: "catholic church" here means the entire body of believers in Christ, not just one particular church.

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"Human Life (Personhood) Begins At The First Heartbeat, During The Third Week Of Pregnancy, Not At The Moment Of Conception."

Biblical quotations are taken from the authoritative King James Version (KJV) of the Bible.

Jesus Teaches Us Always To Seek The Truth

"And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." ( John 8:32 KJV)We may have strong feelings and beliefs about a subject such as abortion, but some of our feelings and beliefs might be false. Jesus teaches us to seek the truth, no matter where it leads.Christians Search The Bible For Moral Truth And Guidance

The Bible is the inspired written Word of God, sufficient to guide all human action, for all people, at all times. Although its Source is infallible, the Bible itself is not perfectly infallible because fallible humans have introduced human error into it. Also, the Bible cannot always be understood literally, because it contains figures of speech which are never intended to be taken literally. Nevertheless, the Bible is the highest written authority in all matters which it discusses. And if it is properly understood and properly applied, it is a sufficient moral guide for all human action.

"All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:

"That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works." (2 Timothy 3:16-17 KJV)The Bible Prohibits The Taking Of Innocent LifeThis prohibits abortion (after life begins) in all but the most extreme cases of necessity.

Exodus 23:7 (KJV)Keep thee far from a false matter; and the innocent and righteous slaythou not: for I will not justify the wicked.

Deuteronomy 19:10 (KJV)That innocent blood be not shed in thy land, which the LORD thy Godgiveth thee for an inheritance, and so blood be upon thee.

Deuteronomy 27:25 (KJV)Cursed be he that taketh reward to slay an innocent person. And all thepeople shall say, Amen.

Psalm 106:38 (KJV)And shed innocent blood, even the blood of their sons and of theirdaughters, whom they sacrificed unto the idols of Canaan: and the landwas polluted with blood.

Proverbs 6:17 (KJV)A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood,The Bible Also Teaches Us That "Life Is In The Blood." "But flesh with the life thereof, which is the blood thereof, shall ye not eat." (Genesis 9:4 KJV)

"For the life of the flesh is in the blood: and I have given it to you upon the altar to make an atonement for your souls: for it is the blood that maketh an atonement for the soul." (Leviticus 17:11 KJV)

"For it is the life of all flesh; the blood of it is for the life thereof: therefore I said unto the children of Israel, Ye shall eat the blood of no manner of flesh: for the life of all flesh is the blood thereof: whosoever eateth it shall be cut off." (Leviticus 17:14 KJV)

"Only be sure that thou eat not the blood: for the blood is the life; and thou mayest not eat the life with the flesh." (Deuteronomy 12:23 KJV)This means that human life does not begin until blood is present in the embryo.Therefore, Life (As The Bible Understands It) Cannot Begin At The Moment Of Conception, Because There Is No Blood Or Heartbeat Present Until Sometime During The Third Week Of Pregnancy.

Here is the early timeline of fetal development, from Pro-Life America, an anti-abortion organization. It shows that the first heartbeat occurs at the eighteenth day after conception, and that blood is pumped at the twenty-first day.

Day 1 - conception takes place.7 days - tiny human implants in mother's uterus.10 days - mother's menses stop.18 days - heart begins to beat.21 days - pumps own blood through separate closed circulatory systemwith own blood type.28 days - eye, ear and respiratory system begin to form.42 days - brain waves recorded, skeleton complete, reflexes present.7 weeks - photo of thumbsucking.Source: http://www.prolife.com/FETALDEV.htmlTHEREFORE the Bible does not prohibit terminating pregnancy before the first heartbeat, during the third week after conception. Thus the so-called "morning-after pill" and other soon-after-conception methods of birth control are not prohibited by the Bible.

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Human life does not begin at the moment of conception. This belief is a Church tradition only, not supported anywhere in Scripture.I have before me the official "Catechism Of The Catholic Church," and I am looking at the sections on abortion, sections 2270-2275, which begin with the statement, "Human life must be respected and protected absolutely from the moment of conception."

Scripture agrees with this concept entirely, except the part about "moment of conception." The "moment of conception" idea is doctrine of man, with no Scriptural foundation. In the sections on abortion, there are only four references to Scripture, but eleven references to the writings of men. Here are the four references to Scripture, none of which even mentions "conception."

Jeremiah 1:5 (KJV) Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee; and before thou camest forth out of the womb I sanctified thee, and I ordained thee a prophet unto the nations.

Psalms 22:10-11 (KJV) 10 I was cast upon thee from the womb: thou art my God from my mother's belly. 11 Be not far from me; for trouble is near; for there is none to help.

Psalms 139:15 (KJV) My substance was not hid from thee, when I was made in secret, and curiously wrought in the lowest parts of the earth.Yes, human life must be protected, from the moment it begins. But when is that? Whenever it is, it is not the moment of conception.Scripture distinguishes three stages of pregnancy: conception, "in the womb," and birth. Life begins, then, during the second Biblical stage: "in the womb."

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Prayer For You

For The Special Thing You Want

NOTE: When you read this prayer, try to imagine hearing my voice as I speakit to you. In this way, the prayer is reactivated, and it is the sameas if I were actually praying for you at that moment.(Just like television prayers are reactivated when you watchthem, although the videotape may have been shot years before.)

Perhaps there is a special thing you want, A something you have had to do without, And you are waiting for it to arrive.

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I pray you will receive what you desire; I pray it comes to you this very day; I pray that it brings happiness to you. I pray you keep it long as you may like. In Jesus' name I pray for you, Amen.

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I pray the Lord that He will lead your path Away from the temptations all around. I pray that when temptation lingers near, The Lord will lead you not into its reach. But if temptation grabs you as you pass, I pray the Lord that you will struggle free. In Jesus' holy name I pray, Amen.

Human Life (Personhood) Begins At The First Heartbeat, During The Third Week After Conception, Not At The Moment Of Conception

Biblical quotations are taken from the authoritative King James Version (KJV) of the Bible.

Jesus Teaches Us Always To Seek The Truth

"And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." ( John 8:32 KJV)

We may have strong feelings and beliefs about a subject such as abortion, but some of our feelings and beliefs might be false. Jesus teaches us to seek the truth, no matter where it leads.

Christians Search The Bible For Moral Truth And Guidance

The Bible is the inspired written Word of God, sufficient to guide all human action, for all people, at all times. Although its Source is infallible, the Bible itself is not perfectly infallible because fallible humans have introduced human error into it. Also, the Bible cannot always be understood literally, because it contains figures of speech which are never intended to be taken literally. Nevertheless, the Bible is the highest written authority in all matters which it discusses. And if it is properly understood and properly applied, it is a sufficient moral guide for all human action.

"All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:

"That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works." (2 Timothy 3:16-17 KJV)

The Bible Prohibits The Taking Of Innocent LifeThis prohibits abortion (after life begins) in all but the most extreme cases of necessity.

Exodus 23:7 (KJV)Keep thee far from a false matter; and the innocent and righteous slaythou not: for I will not justify the wicked.

Deuteronomy 19:10 (KJV)That innocent blood be not shed in thy land, which the LORD thy Godgiveth thee for an inheritance, and so blood be upon thee.

Deuteronomy 27:25 (KJV)Cursed be he that taketh reward to slay an innocent person. And all thepeople shall say, Amen.

Psalm 106:38 (KJV)And shed innocent blood, even the blood of their sons and of theirdaughters, whom they sacrificed unto the idols of Canaan: and the landwas polluted with blood.

The Bible Also Teaches Us That "Life Is In The Blood." "But flesh with the life thereof, which is the blood thereof, shall ye not eat." (Genesis 9:4 KJV)

"For the life of the flesh is in the blood: and I have given it to you upon the altar to make an atonement for your souls: for it is the blood that maketh an atonement for the soul." (Leviticus 17:11 KJV)

"For it is the life of all flesh; the blood of it is for the life thereof: therefore I said unto the children of Israel, Ye shall eat the blood of no manner of flesh: for the life of all flesh is the blood thereof: whosoever eateth it shall be cut off." (Leviticus 17:14 KJV)

"Only be sure that thou eat not the blood: for the blood is the life; and thou mayest not eat the life with the flesh." (Deuteronomy 12:23 KJV)

This means that human life does not begin until blood is present in the embryo.Therefore, Life (As The Bible Understands It) Cannot Begin At The Moment Of Conception, Because There Is No Blood Or Heartbeat Present Until Sometime During The Third Week Of Pregnancy.

Here is the early timeline of fetal development, from Pro-Life America, an anti-abortion organization. It shows that the first heartbeat occurs at the eighteenth day after conception, and that blood is pumped at the twenty-first day.

THEREFORE the Bible does not prohibit terminating pregnancy before the first heartbeat, during the third week after conception. Thus the so-called "morning-after pill" and other soon-after-conception methods of birth control are not prohibited by the Bible.

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From The Moment Of Conception? No.Human life does not begin at the moment of conception. This belief is a Church tradition only, not supported anywhere in Scripture.I have before me the official "Catechism Of The Catholic Church," and I am looking at the sections on abortion, sections 2270-2275, which begin with the statement, "Human life must be respected and protected absolutely from the moment of conception."

Scripture agrees with this concept entirely, except the part about "moment of conception." The "moment of conception" idea is doctrine of man, with no Scriptural foundation. In the sections on abortion, there are only four references to Scripture, but eleven references to the writings of men. Here are the four references to Scripture, none of which even mentions "conception."

Jeremiah 1:5 (KJV) Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee; and before thou camest forth out of the womb I sanctified thee, and I ordained thee a prophet unto the nations.

Psalms 22:10-11 (KJV) 10 I was cast upon thee from the womb: thou art my God from my mother's belly. 11 Be not far from me; for trouble is near; for there is none to help.

Psalms 139:15 (KJV) My substance was not hid from thee, when I was made in secret, and curiously wrought in the lowest parts of the earth.

Yes, human life must be protected, from the moment it begins. But when is that? Whenever it is, it is not the moment of conception.Scripture distinguishes three stages of pregnancy: conception, "in the womb," and birth.

"As for Ephraim, their glory shall fly away like a bird, from the birth, and from the womb, and from the conception." (Hosea 9:11 KJV)

O Lord, we pray that You will join us now, As we have come together in Your name. Please let us know that You are really here, And help us to be pleasing in Your sight. In Jesus' holy name we pray, Amen.

Blessings to you, whoever reads this message. May you thrive and prosper in all things. May the One God, Creator of all things, and His only-begotten Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, guide you and protect you and comfort you and love you, now and forever.